Lincoln City FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Corlett (England)
- Assistant 1 Graeme Fyvie
- Assistant 2 Paul Newhouse
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Exeter City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Exeter City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #4 |
| 103 | Points | 49 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 12 / 13 / 21 |
| 89 | Scored | 52 |
| 41 | Conceded | 61 |
| +48 | GD | -9 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 67% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Exeter City FC are 4th (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Sincil Bank Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pierce Sweeney on 17.
- 22' Lincoln City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' Exeter City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Paudie O'Connor, as he is very good at scoring at Sincil Bank Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 37' Lincoln City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' It’s gonna be a card for Lasse Sorensen.
- 47' Exeter City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conor McGrandles made 177 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a card for Luke Harris.
- 61' It looks surprising Exeter City FC does not make any changes. Vincent Harper has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' The crowd applauds Ben Purrington as he leaves the pitch. Reece Cole steps in for Exeter City FC.
- 63' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. Dylan Duffy is replaced by Ted Bishop.
- 67' Joe Taylor doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Zak Jules. He receives a card.
- 76' Exeter City FC ring the changes. Jack Aitchison has done his job and it is now time for Will Aimson to step up.
- 78' It is a substitution in Lincoln City FC team. Joe Taylor is replaced by Jack Moylan on 78 minute.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 88' Exeter City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 88.
- 90' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 90 minute. Lasse Sorensen leaves to be changed by TJ Eyoma.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Exeter City FC.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
9
Joe Taylor ↓ Jack Moylan 78'
-
2
Lasse Sorensen ↓ TJ Eyoma 90'
- 15
- 6
- 11
- 18
- 1
- 23
-
17
Dylan Duffy ↓ Ted Bishop 63'
- 25
Bench
- 14
- 12
- 27
-
22
TJ Eyoma ↑ 90'
-
10
Ted Bishop ↑ 63'
-
28
Jack Moylan ↑ 78'
Coach
Tom Shaw
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Ben Purrington ↓ Reece Cole 62'
- 6
- 13
- 26
- 3
-
29
Jack Aitchison ↓ Will Aimson 76'
-
39
Cheick Diabate ↓ Mohamed Eisa 76'
- 1
- 20
-
21
Dion Rankine ↓ Ilmari Niskanen 76'
- 19
Bench
-
27
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 76'
- 8
-
4
Will Aimson ↑ 76'
-
12
Reece Cole ↑ 62'
-
14
Ilmari Niskanen ↑ 76'
- 30
-
31
Vincent Harper ↑ 63'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 4 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Paudie O'Connor | 1 |
| Alistair Smith | 1 |
| Ryan Trevitt | 1 |
| Joe Taylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2024-02-17
Lincoln City FC
1–0
Exeter City FC
W
2024-02-13
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-02-10
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2024-02-03
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2024-01-27
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Peterborough United FC
D
2024-01-20
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Derby County FC
D
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57% + Lincoln City FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Exeter City FC
44%
Lincoln City FC or Exeter City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.